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Inserting a Video into an HTML Document

When adding content to a document created with an HTML Document template, you can insert a video hosted by a web server or a video-sharing website.

Note: You cannot insert a video file—only an externally hosted video.

  1. In the open document, in the Design mode ribbon, click .
  1. You can reference the video using embed code or a URL. Do one of the following:

Some videos include a play button, while other videos start immediately. To prevent such a video from starting immediately, select the Include a Play button check box, and then, in the list below that option, click one of the following:

Note: The Width and Height settings apply only to the frame inserted into the document. They do not apply to the pop-up window or new browser window.

  1. Click OK.

Important: If you see a warning stating that you are attempting to insert a video from a non-secure site, see Security Considerations for Inserted Videos.

  1. To test the inserted video, click the Preview tab at the bottom of the document window, and then click the play button or whatever play control the video includes.

Editing an Inserted Video

  1. To edit an inserted video's URL or settings, click the video to select it, and then click .
  1. Make the needed changes, and then click OK.

Note: You can also click the HTML tab at the bottom of the document window and modify the text in the <iframe> tag.

Deleting an Inserted a Video

Click the video to select it, and then press Delete or Backspace.